The Civil Engineering department offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in civil engineering. Our goal is to produce graduates who are schooled in fundamentals and capable of doing advanced engineering work.

Major areas of concentration for this program are: construction engineering and management, environmental engineering and water resource management, solid mechanics, structural engineering, transportation engineering, civil engineering materials, and systems engineering.

The available courses include laboratory studies, applied mathematics, engineering analysis, engineering design, and a variety of introductory and advanced level courses in various areas of applied science and engineering management.

Master's Degree Options

The Department of Civil Engineering offers two graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Civil Engineering (M.S.):

Professional Master's Program - for recent graduates and practicing engineers interested in specialized areas to enhance their careers. Master's thesis is optional.

Master's Program (pre-doctoral) - for students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. Master's thesis is required.

Requirements

The minimum requirement for admission to the M.S. degree program is a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university. The minimum requirement for admission to the master's degree program of a particular department is an undergraduate degree from an accredited engineering program. Additional requirements may apply based on undergraduate performance.

The minimum GPA required from regular admission to master's degree programs is 3.0 for bachelor level courses. Provisional admission can be granted to students with a GPA less than 3.0. Provisional admission will be converted to regular admission after the student passes a set of approved graduate level courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Important information

The Department of Civil Engineering requests GRE and TOEFL (for non-native English speakers) test results for application to graduate studies for the M.S. (thesis-option) and for the Ph.D. degree program in construction engineering and management.

To be eligible for competitive stipends, Catholic University has set an eligibility requirement of 1300 points (or equivalent in new point system) for the GRE.

Civil Engineering Degree Requirements

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Civil engineers must be equipped with in-depth knowledge of traditional, fundamental principles and new technologies in order to address the complex, interdisciplinary problems faced within society. Our department offers students the necessary background to succeed within this new context and to become the future leaders of the profession.

Civil Engineering Degree Requirements

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Civil engineers must be equipped with in-depth knowledge of traditional, fundamental principles and new technologies in order to address the complex, interdisciplinary problems faced within society. Our department offers students the necessary background to succeed within this new context and to become the future leaders of the profession.